pip install with git ssh
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pip is the package installer for Python, and it allows you to easily install packages from the Python Package Index (PyPI). However, there are cases where you may need to install a package directly from a Git repository, and using SSH for authentication can be advantageous. This tutorial will guide you through the process of installing a Python package from a Git repository using pip and SSH.
Before you begin, make sure you have the following:
Before installing the package with pip, you need to clone the Git repository using SSH. Open your terminal and run:
Replace username with your GitHub username and repository with the name of the Git repository.
Change into the directory of the cloned repository:
Check if the Git repository contains a setup.py file. This file is necessary for pip to recognize the package. If it's not present, ensure the repository has the appropriate structure for a Python package.
Now that you are in the repository directory and have confirmed the presence of setup.py, you can install the package using pip. Run the following command:
The dot (.) indicates the current directory, and pip will install the package based on the information in the setup.py file.
After the installation is complete, you can verify that the package is installed by running:
Replace package-name with the actual name of the Python package.
If the Git repository is private, make sure your SSH key is added to your SSH agent, or you may need to provide your SSH key passphrase during the installation process.
To install a specific branch or tag of the Git repository, you can use the -b option followed by the branch or tag name:
Congratulations! You have successfully installed a Python package from a Git repository using SSH. This method is useful when you need to work with the latest development version of a package or when the package is not available on PyPI.
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